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New laser knockout blow for missiles
Ferrari Press Agency
Laser 1
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21/07/2025
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Picture MUST credit: Aselsan
A new laser weapon doesn't destroy incoming missiles but instead blinds them before they have a chance to lock on target.
Turkey-based arms manufacturer Aselsan says it has successfully completed testing of the countermeasure Yildirim 100 system.
It is said to be capable of detecting, tracking, and neutralising multiple missile threats simultaneously.
It uses multi-band laser technology to jam and dazzle the seeker mechanisms of infrared-guided missiles.
During the test, Yildirim 100 was able to consistently knock out infrared-guided missiles.
The system was developed to be retrofitted to planes and helicopters and can handle multiple targets simultaneously,
It is a dual-turret design incorporating advanced sensors and an integrated control unit said to be capable of fast, synchronised responses and flawless communication with missile warning systems.
A spokesperson said: “ It is fully compatible with various platforms and is optimised to counter both current and emerging missile threats."
OPS: The Yildirim 100 missile defence unit
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DUKAS_187137832_FER
New laser knockout blow for missiles
Ferrari Press Agency
Laser 1
Ref 17006
21/07/2025
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Picture MUST credit: Aselsan
A new laser weapon doesn't destroy incoming missiles but instead blinds them before they have a chance to lock on target.
Turkey-based arms manufacturer Aselsan says it has successfully completed testing of the countermeasure Yildirim 100 system.
It is said to be capable of detecting, tracking, and neutralising multiple missile threats simultaneously.
It uses multi-band laser technology to jam and dazzle the seeker mechanisms of infrared-guided missiles.
During the test, Yildirim 100 was able to consistently knock out infrared-guided missiles.
The system was developed to be retrofitted to planes and helicopters and can handle multiple targets simultaneously,
It is a dual-turret design incorporating advanced sensors and an integrated control unit said to be capable of fast, synchronised responses and flawless communication with missile warning systems.
A spokesperson said: “ It is fully compatible with various platforms and is optimised to counter both current and emerging missile threats."
OPS: Render of the Yildirim 100 in action from a helicopter.
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DUKAS_186613842_FER
Laser guided mosquito zapper
Ferrari Press Agency
Mosquito 1
Ref 16957
03/07/2025
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Picture MUST credit: Photon Matrix
A tiny laser designed to zap mosquitoes dead in the home and outdoors has been unveiled.
The Photon Matrix is said to be capable of detecting a mosquito and gauging its distance, orientation and body size within just 3 milliseconds.
It also knows not to target anything larger than 2cm.
The makers claim it can effectively target mosquitoes with a flight speed of no more than one meter a second and between 2mm and 20mm long.
But it is admitted its efficacy on house flies and similarly fast-moving insects is “significantly diminished.”
The device uses a LiDAR light detection and ranging module which determines the locations of objects by emitting laser light pulses.
It then measures how long it takes that laser light to be reflected back by whatever it hits.
When a mosquito is detected, a second laser is instantaneously used to fatally zap the insect.
The basic Photon Matrix has a 90-degree, 3-meter scanning and killing range, which is boosted to 6 meters in a Pro version.
Both models are claimed to be capable of dispatching up to 30 mosquitoes per second even in the dark.
OPS: The Photon Matrix mosquito killer.
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DUKAS_186613841_FER
Laser guided mosquito zapper
Ferrari Press Agency
Mosquito 1
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03/07/2025
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Picture MUST credit: Photon Matrix
A tiny laser designed to zap mosquitoes dead in the home and outdoors has been unveiled.
The Photon Matrix is said to be capable of detecting a mosquito and gauging its distance, orientation and body size within just 3 milliseconds.
It also knows not to target anything larger than 2cm.
The makers claim it can effectively target mosquitoes with a flight speed of no more than one meter a second and between 2mm and 20mm long.
But it is admitted its efficacy on house flies and similarly fast-moving insects is “significantly diminished.”
The device uses a LiDAR light detection and ranging module which determines the locations of objects by emitting laser light pulses.
It then measures how long it takes that laser light to be reflected back by whatever it hits.
When a mosquito is detected, a second laser is instantaneously used to fatally zap the insect.
The basic Photon Matrix has a 90-degree, 3-meter scanning and killing range, which is boosted to 6 meters in a Pro version.
Both models are claimed to be capable of dispatching up to 30 mosquitoes per second even in the dark.
OPS: A mosquito zapped by the Photon Matrix
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DUKAS_186613840_FER
Laser guided mosquito zapper
Ferrari Press Agency
Mosquito 1
Ref 16957
03/07/2025
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Picture MUST credit: Photon Matrix
A tiny laser designed to zap mosquitoes dead in the home and outdoors has been unveiled.
The Photon Matrix is said to be capable of detecting a mosquito and gauging its distance, orientation and body size within just 3 milliseconds.
It also knows not to target anything larger than 2cm.
The makers claim it can effectively target mosquitoes with a flight speed of no more than one meter a second and between 2mm and 20mm long.
But it is admitted its efficacy on house flies and similarly fast-moving insects is “significantly diminished.”
The device uses a LiDAR light detection and ranging module which determines the locations of objects by emitting laser light pulses.
It then measures how long it takes that laser light to be reflected back by whatever it hits.
When a mosquito is detected, a second laser is instantaneously used to fatally zap the insect.
The basic Photon Matrix has a 90-degree, 3-meter scanning and killing range, which is boosted to 6 meters in a Pro version.
Both models are claimed to be capable of dispatching up to 30 mosquitoes per second even in the dark.
OPS: The Photon Matrix mosquito killer.
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DUKAS_186613839_FER
Laser guided mosquito zapper
Ferrari Press Agency
Mosquito 1
Ref 16957
03/07/2025
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Picture MUST credit: Photon Matrix
A tiny laser designed to zap mosquitoes dead in the home and outdoors has been unveiled.
The Photon Matrix is said to be capable of detecting a mosquito and gauging its distance, orientation and body size within just 3 milliseconds.
It also knows not to target anything larger than 2cm.
The makers claim it can effectively target mosquitoes with a flight speed of no more than one meter a second and between 2mm and 20mm long.
But it is admitted its efficacy on house flies and similarly fast-moving insects is “significantly diminished.”
The device uses a LiDAR light detection and ranging module which determines the locations of objects by emitting laser light pulses.
It then measures how long it takes that laser light to be reflected back by whatever it hits.
When a mosquito is detected, a second laser is instantaneously used to fatally zap the insect.
The basic Photon Matrix has a 90-degree, 3-meter scanning and killing range, which is boosted to 6 meters in a Pro version.
Both models are claimed to be capable of dispatching up to 30 mosquitoes per second even in the dark.
OPS: The Photon Matrix mosquito killer.
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DUKAS_186613838_FER
Laser guided mosquito zapper
Ferrari Press Agency
Mosquito 1
Ref 16957
03/07/2025
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Picture MUST credit: Photon Matrix
A tiny laser designed to zap mosquitoes dead in the home and outdoors has been unveiled.
The Photon Matrix is said to be capable of detecting a mosquito and gauging its distance, orientation and body size within just 3 milliseconds.
It also knows not to target anything larger than 2cm.
The makers claim it can effectively target mosquitoes with a flight speed of no more than one meter a second and between 2mm and 20mm long.
But it is admitted its efficacy on house flies and similarly fast-moving insects is “significantly diminished.”
The device uses a LiDAR light detection and ranging module which determines the locations of objects by emitting laser light pulses.
It then measures how long it takes that laser light to be reflected back by whatever it hits.
When a mosquito is detected, a second laser is instantaneously used to fatally zap the insect.
The basic Photon Matrix has a 90-degree, 3-meter scanning and killing range, which is boosted to 6 meters in a Pro version.
Both models are claimed to be capable of dispatching up to 30 mosquitoes per second even in the dark.
OPS: The Photon Matrix mosquito killer.
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DUKAS_186613837_FER
Laser guided mosquito zapper
Ferrari Press Agency
Mosquito 1
Ref 16957
03/07/2025
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Picture MUST credit: Photon Matrix
A tiny laser designed to zap mosquitoes dead in the home and outdoors has been unveiled.
The Photon Matrix is said to be capable of detecting a mosquito and gauging its distance, orientation and body size within just 3 milliseconds.
It also knows not to target anything larger than 2cm.
The makers claim it can effectively target mosquitoes with a flight speed of no more than one meter a second and between 2mm and 20mm long.
But it is admitted its efficacy on house flies and similarly fast-moving insects is “significantly diminished.”
The device uses a LiDAR light detection and ranging module which determines the locations of objects by emitting laser light pulses.
It then measures how long it takes that laser light to be reflected back by whatever it hits.
When a mosquito is detected, a second laser is instantaneously used to fatally zap the insect.
The basic Photon Matrix has a 90-degree, 3-meter scanning and killing range, which is boosted to 6 meters in a Pro version.
Both models are claimed to be capable of dispatching up to 30 mosquitoes per second even in the dark.
OPS: The Photon Matrix mosquito killer.
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DUKAS_186613836_FER
Laser guided mosquito zapper
Ferrari Press Agency
Mosquito 1
Ref 16957
03/07/2025
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Picture MUST credit: Photon Matrix
A tiny laser designed to zap mosquitoes dead in the home and outdoors has been unveiled.
The Photon Matrix is said to be capable of detecting a mosquito and gauging its distance, orientation and body size within just 3 milliseconds.
It also knows not to target anything larger than 2cm.
The makers claim it can effectively target mosquitoes with a flight speed of no more than one meter a second and between 2mm and 20mm long.
But it is admitted its efficacy on house flies and similarly fast-moving insects is “significantly diminished.”
The device uses a LiDAR light detection and ranging module which determines the locations of objects by emitting laser light pulses.
It then measures how long it takes that laser light to be reflected back by whatever it hits.
When a mosquito is detected, a second laser is instantaneously used to fatally zap the insect.
The basic Photon Matrix has a 90-degree, 3-meter scanning and killing range, which is boosted to 6 meters in a Pro version.
Both models are claimed to be capable of dispatching up to 30 mosquitoes per second even in the dark.
OPS: The Photon Matrix mosquito killer.
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DUKAS_186613835_FER
Laser guided mosquito zapper
Ferrari Press Agency
Mosquito 1
Ref 16957
03/07/2025
See Ferrari text
Picture MUST credit: Photon Matrix
A tiny laser designed to zap mosquitoes dead in the home and outdoors has been unveiled.
The Photon Matrix is said to be capable of detecting a mosquito and gauging its distance, orientation and body size within just 3 milliseconds.
It also knows not to target anything larger than 2cm.
The makers claim it can effectively target mosquitoes with a flight speed of no more than one meter a second and between 2mm and 20mm long.
But it is admitted its efficacy on house flies and similarly fast-moving insects is “significantly diminished.”
The device uses a LiDAR light detection and ranging module which determines the locations of objects by emitting laser light pulses.
It then measures how long it takes that laser light to be reflected back by whatever it hits.
When a mosquito is detected, a second laser is instantaneously used to fatally zap the insect.
The basic Photon Matrix has a 90-degree, 3-meter scanning and killing range, which is boosted to 6 meters in a Pro version.
Both models are claimed to be capable of dispatching up to 30 mosquitoes per second even in the dark.
OPS: A mosquito zapped by the Photon Matrix
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DUKAS_186613833_FER
Laser guided mosquito zapper
Ferrari Press Agency
Mosquito 1
Ref 16957
03/07/2025
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Picture MUST credit: Photon Matrix
A tiny laser designed to zap mosquitoes dead in the home and outdoors has been unveiled.
The Photon Matrix is said to be capable of detecting a mosquito and gauging its distance, orientation and body size within just 3 milliseconds.
It also knows not to target anything larger than 2cm.
The makers claim it can effectively target mosquitoes with a flight speed of no more than one meter a second and between 2mm and 20mm long.
But it is admitted its efficacy on house flies and similarly fast-moving insects is “significantly diminished.”
The device uses a LiDAR light detection and ranging module which determines the locations of objects by emitting laser light pulses.
It then measures how long it takes that laser light to be reflected back by whatever it hits.
When a mosquito is detected, a second laser is instantaneously used to fatally zap the insect.
The basic Photon Matrix has a 90-degree, 3-meter scanning and killing range, which is boosted to 6 meters in a Pro version.
Both models are claimed to be capable of dispatching up to 30 mosquitoes per second even in the dark.
OPS: The Photon Matrix mosquito killer.
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DUKAS_186613831_FER
Laser guided mosquito zapper
Ferrari Press Agency
Mosquito 1
Ref 16957
03/07/2025
See Ferrari text
Picture MUST credit: Photon Matrix
A tiny laser designed to zap mosquitoes dead in the home and outdoors has been unveiled.
The Photon Matrix is said to be capable of detecting a mosquito and gauging its distance, orientation and body size within just 3 milliseconds.
It also knows not to target anything larger than 2cm.
The makers claim it can effectively target mosquitoes with a flight speed of no more than one meter a second and between 2mm and 20mm long.
But it is admitted its efficacy on house flies and similarly fast-moving insects is “significantly diminished.”
The device uses a LiDAR light detection and ranging module which determines the locations of objects by emitting laser light pulses.
It then measures how long it takes that laser light to be reflected back by whatever it hits.
When a mosquito is detected, a second laser is instantaneously used to fatally zap the insect.
The basic Photon Matrix has a 90-degree, 3-meter scanning and killing range, which is boosted to 6 meters in a Pro version.
Both models are claimed to be capable of dispatching up to 30 mosquitoes per second even in the dark.
OPS: The Photon Matrix mosquito killer.
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DUKAS_186132962_FER
Record power transmit through the air by laser
Ferrari Press Agency
Wireless 1
Ref 16910
18/06/2025
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Picture MUST credit: DARPA
The US military has set a record for transmitting power wirelessly over long distance using laser beams.The tech is being developed to provide reliable power sources to the military as well as humanitarian operations. By sending power through the air it does away with increasingly complex supply lines.The US defence agency DARPA which is responsible for the development of emerging technologies is working on the programme codenamed POWER to build transmission lines of light using laser beams to carry power as required.Previously, the POWER system managed to use a laser to beam 230 watts 1.7 km for 25 seconds, and an undisclosed lesser amount of power as far as 3.7 km. Now, DARPA has managed to increase this to 800 watts for 30 seconds at a distance of 8.6 km.The system is built around a ball-like structure called the Power Receiver Array Demo.It has a compact aperture that allows a laser beam to enter. This beam strikes a parabolic mirror that scatters the light and shines it on an array of dozens of photovoltaic cells. These convert the laser light into electricity.Both the emitter and the receptor were situated on the ground for the test which was done at a laser systems test facility at the U.S. Army’s White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.
OPS: he High Energy Laser Systems Test Facility test range located at the U.S. Army’s White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico on the day the PRAD team set the optical power beaming distance record.
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DUKAS_186132959_FER
Record power transmit through the air by laser
Ferrari Press Agency
Wireless 1
Ref 16910
18/06/2025
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Picture MUST credit: DARPA
The US military has set a record for transmitting power wirelessly over long distance using laser beams.The tech is being developed to provide reliable power sources to the military as well as humanitarian operations. By sending power through the air it does away with increasingly complex supply lines.The US defence agency DARPA which is responsible for the development of emerging technologies is working on the programme codenamed POWER to build transmission lines of light using laser beams to carry power as required.Previously, the POWER system managed to use a laser to beam 230 watts 1.7 km for 25 seconds, and an undisclosed lesser amount of power as far as 3.7 km. Now, DARPA has managed to increase this to 800 watts for 30 seconds at a distance of 8.6 km.The system is built around a ball-like structure called the Power Receiver Array Demo.It has a compact aperture that allows a laser beam to enter. This beam strikes a parabolic mirror that scatters the light and shines it on an array of dozens of photovoltaic cells. These convert the laser light into electricity.Both the emitter and the receptor were situated on the ground for the test which was done at a laser systems test facility at the U.S. Army’s White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.
OPS: The Power Receiver Array Demo
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DUKAS_186132957_FER
Record power transmit through the air by laser
Ferrari Press Agency
Wireless 1
Ref 16910
18/06/2025
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Picture MUST credit: DARPA
The US military has set a record for transmitting power wirelessly over long distance using laser beams.The tech is being developed to provide reliable power sources to the military as well as humanitarian operations. By sending power through the air it does away with increasingly complex supply lines.The US defence agency DARPA which is responsible for the development of emerging technologies is working on the programme codenamed POWER to build transmission lines of light using laser beams to carry power as required.Previously, the POWER system managed to use a laser to beam 230 watts 1.7 km for 25 seconds, and an undisclosed lesser amount of power as far as 3.7 km. Now, DARPA has managed to increase this to 800 watts for 30 seconds at a distance of 8.6 km.The system is built around a ball-like structure called the Power Receiver Array Demo.It has a compact aperture that allows a laser beam to enter. This beam strikes a parabolic mirror that scatters the light and shines it on an array of dozens of photovoltaic cells. These convert the laser light into electricity.Both the emitter and the receptor were situated on the ground for the test which was done at a laser systems test facility at the U.S. Army’s White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.
OPS: Artist's concept of the laser power relay in action using a drone. The current record was done from a ground based laser and receiver.
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Record power transmit through the air by laser
Ferrari Press Agency
Wireless 1
Ref 16910
18/06/2025
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Picture MUST credit: DARPA
The US military has set a record for transmitting power wirelessly over long distance using laser beams.The tech is being developed to provide reliable power sources to the military as well as humanitarian operations. By sending power through the air it does away with increasingly complex supply lines.The US defence agency DARPA which is responsible for the development of emerging technologies is working on the programme codenamed POWER to build transmission lines of light using laser beams to carry power as required.Previously, the POWER system managed to use a laser to beam 230 watts 1.7 km for 25 seconds, and an undisclosed lesser amount of power as far as 3.7 km. Now, DARPA has managed to increase this to 800 watts for 30 seconds at a distance of 8.6 km.The system is built around a ball-like structure called the Power Receiver Array Demo.It has a compact aperture that allows a laser beam to enter. This beam strikes a parabolic mirror that scatters the light and shines it on an array of dozens of photovoltaic cells. These convert the laser light into electricity.Both the emitter and the receptor were situated on the ground for the test which was done at a laser systems test facility at the U.S. Army’s White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.
OPS: Artist's concept of the laser power relay in action using a drone. The current record was done from a ground based laser and receiver.
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DUKAS_185410202_FER
Military laser downs drones in world first
Ferrari Press Agency
Laser 1
Ref 16858
29/05/2025
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Picture MUST credit: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
A military laser system has been used to destroy multiple drone targets in combat for the first time, according to the maker.
Israel-based Rafael Advanced Defense Systems produced footage of a drone being struck on the wing by the high intensity beam and bursting into flames.
The company has not detailed when and where the engagement took place.
It was used as part of Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza known as the Swords of Iron operation.
A Rafael spokesperson said during the Swords of Iron war, soldiers from the Israel Air Force air defence unit “operated high-power laser system prototypes in the field, successfully intercepting scores of enemy threats.”
The system used to down the drones complements a more powerful laser weapon known as Iron Beam currently under development.
This is expected to be delivered to the Israeli Defence Force later this year.
OPS: The laser system used in the drone operation
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DUKAS_185410200_FER
Military laser downs drones in world first
Ferrari Press Agency
Laser 1
Ref 16858
29/05/2025
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Picture MUST credit: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
A military laser system has been used to destroy multiple drone targets in combat for the first time, according to the maker.
Israel-based Rafael Advanced Defense Systems produced footage of a drone being struck on the wing by the high intensity beam and bursting into flames.
The company has not detailed when and where the engagement took place.
It was used as part of Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza known as the Swords of Iron operation.
A Rafael spokesperson said during the Swords of Iron war, soldiers from the Israel Air Force air defence unit “operated high-power laser system prototypes in the field, successfully intercepting scores of enemy threats.”
The system used to down the drones complements a more powerful laser weapon known as Iron Beam currently under development.
This is expected to be delivered to the Israeli Defence Force later this year.
OPS: The laser locks onto an enemy done which eventually bursts into flames.
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DUKAS_185410198_FER
Military laser downs drones in world first
Ferrari Press Agency
Laser 1
Ref 16858
29/05/2025
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Picture MUST credit: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
A military laser system has been used to destroy multiple drone targets in combat for the first time, according to the maker.
Israel-based Rafael Advanced Defense Systems produced footage of a drone being struck on the wing by the high intensity beam and bursting into flames.
The company has not detailed when and where the engagement took place.
It was used as part of Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza known as the Swords of Iron operation.
A Rafael spokesperson said during the Swords of Iron war, soldiers from the Israel Air Force air defence unit “operated high-power laser system prototypes in the field, successfully intercepting scores of enemy threats.”
The system used to down the drones complements a more powerful laser weapon known as Iron Beam currently under development.
This is expected to be delivered to the Israeli Defence Force later this year.
OPS: The laser locks onto an enemy done which eventually bursts into flames.
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DUKAS_185410197_FER
Military laser downs drones in world first
Ferrari Press Agency
Laser 1
Ref 16858
29/05/2025
See Ferrari text
Picture MUST credit: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
A military laser system has been used to destroy multiple drone targets in combat for the first time, according to the maker.
Israel-based Rafael Advanced Defense Systems produced footage of a drone being struck on the wing by the high intensity beam and bursting into flames.
The company has not detailed when and where the engagement took place.
It was used as part of Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza known as the Swords of Iron operation.
A Rafael spokesperson said during the Swords of Iron war, soldiers from the Israel Air Force air defence unit “operated high-power laser system prototypes in the field, successfully intercepting scores of enemy threats.”
The system used to down the drones complements a more powerful laser weapon known as Iron Beam currently under development.
This is expected to be delivered to the Israeli Defence Force later this year.
OPS: The laser locks onto an enemy done which eventually bursts into flames.
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DUKAS_185410210_FER
Military laser downs drones in world first
Ferrari Press Agency
Laser 1
Ref 16858
29/05/2025
See Ferrari text
Picture MUST credit: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
A military laser system has been used to destroy multiple drone targets in combat for the first time, according to the maker.
Israel-based Rafael Advanced Defense Systems produced footage of a drone being struck on the wing by the high intensity beam and bursting into flames.
The company has not detailed when and where the engagement took place.
It was used as part of Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza known as the Swords of Iron operation.
A Rafael spokesperson said during the Swords of Iron war, soldiers from the Israel Air Force air defence unit “operated high-power laser system prototypes in the field, successfully intercepting scores of enemy threats.”
The system used to down the drones complements a more powerful laser weapon known as Iron Beam currently under development.
This is expected to be delivered to the Israeli Defence Force later this year.
OPS: The laser locks onto an enemy done which eventually bursts into flames.
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DUKAS_185410207_FER
Military laser downs drones in world first
Ferrari Press Agency
Laser 1
Ref 16858
29/05/2025
See Ferrari text
Picture MUST credit: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
A military laser system has been used to destroy multiple drone targets in combat for the first time, according to the maker.
Israel-based Rafael Advanced Defense Systems produced footage of a drone being struck on the wing by the high intensity beam and bursting into flames.
The company has not detailed when and where the engagement took place.
It was used as part of Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza known as the Swords of Iron operation.
A Rafael spokesperson said during the Swords of Iron war, soldiers from the Israel Air Force air defence unit “operated high-power laser system prototypes in the field, successfully intercepting scores of enemy threats.”
The system used to down the drones complements a more powerful laser weapon known as Iron Beam currently under development.
This is expected to be delivered to the Israeli Defence Force later this year.
OPS: The laser locks onto an enemy done which eventually bursts into flames.
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DUKAS_185410206_FER
Military laser downs drones in world first
Ferrari Press Agency
Laser 1
Ref 16858
29/05/2025
See Ferrari text
Picture MUST credit: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
A military laser system has been used to destroy multiple drone targets in combat for the first time, according to the maker.
Israel-based Rafael Advanced Defense Systems produced footage of a drone being struck on the wing by the high intensity beam and bursting into flames.
The company has not detailed when and where the engagement took place.
It was used as part of Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza known as the Swords of Iron operation.
A Rafael spokesperson said during the Swords of Iron war, soldiers from the Israel Air Force air defence unit “operated high-power laser system prototypes in the field, successfully intercepting scores of enemy threats.”
The system used to down the drones complements a more powerful laser weapon known as Iron Beam currently under development.
This is expected to be delivered to the Israeli Defence Force later this year.
OPS: The laser system used in the drone operation
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DUKAS_185410205_FER
Military laser downs drones in world first
Ferrari Press Agency
Laser 1
Ref 16858
29/05/2025
See Ferrari text
Picture MUST credit: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
A military laser system has been used to destroy multiple drone targets in combat for the first time, according to the maker.
Israel-based Rafael Advanced Defense Systems produced footage of a drone being struck on the wing by the high intensity beam and bursting into flames.
The company has not detailed when and where the engagement took place.
It was used as part of Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza known as the Swords of Iron operation.
A Rafael spokesperson said during the Swords of Iron war, soldiers from the Israel Air Force air defence unit “operated high-power laser system prototypes in the field, successfully intercepting scores of enemy threats.”
The system used to down the drones complements a more powerful laser weapon known as Iron Beam currently under development.
This is expected to be delivered to the Israeli Defence Force later this year.
OPS: The laser system control room.
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DUKAS_185410204_FER
Military laser downs drones in world first
Ferrari Press Agency
Laser 1
Ref 16858
29/05/2025
See Ferrari text
Picture MUST credit: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
A military laser system has been used to destroy multiple drone targets in combat for the first time, according to the maker.
Israel-based Rafael Advanced Defense Systems produced footage of a drone being struck on the wing by the high intensity beam and bursting into flames.
The company has not detailed when and where the engagement took place.
It was used as part of Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza known as the Swords of Iron operation.
A Rafael spokesperson said during the Swords of Iron war, soldiers from the Israel Air Force air defence unit “operated high-power laser system prototypes in the field, successfully intercepting scores of enemy threats.”
The system used to down the drones complements a more powerful laser weapon known as Iron Beam currently under development.
This is expected to be delivered to the Israeli Defence Force later this year.
OPS: The laser system used in the drone operation
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DUKAS_185410203_FER
Military laser downs drones in world first
Ferrari Press Agency
Laser 1
Ref 16858
29/05/2025
See Ferrari text
Picture MUST credit: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
A military laser system has been used to destroy multiple drone targets in combat for the first time, according to the maker.
Israel-based Rafael Advanced Defense Systems produced footage of a drone being struck on the wing by the high intensity beam and bursting into flames.
The company has not detailed when and where the engagement took place.
It was used as part of Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza known as the Swords of Iron operation.
A Rafael spokesperson said during the Swords of Iron war, soldiers from the Israel Air Force air defence unit “operated high-power laser system prototypes in the field, successfully intercepting scores of enemy threats.”
The system used to down the drones complements a more powerful laser weapon known as Iron Beam currently under development.
This is expected to be delivered to the Israeli Defence Force later this year.
OPS: The laser system used in the drone operation
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Military laser downs drones in world first
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A military laser system has been used to destroy multiple drone targets in combat for the first time, according to the maker.
Israel-based Rafael Advanced Defense Systems produced footage of a drone being struck on the wing by the high intensity beam and bursting into flames.
The company has not detailed when and where the engagement took place.
It was used as part of Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza known as the Swords of Iron operation.
A Rafael spokesperson said during the Swords of Iron war, soldiers from the Israel Air Force air defence unit “operated high-power laser system prototypes in the field, successfully intercepting scores of enemy threats.”
The system used to down the drones complements a more powerful laser weapon known as Iron Beam currently under development.
This is expected to be delivered to the Israeli Defence Force later this year.
OPS: The laser locks onto an enemy done which eventually bursts into flames.
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EXCLUSIVE: Israel special commando unit Shayetet 13
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2022-2023 - Israel: An exclusive full year reportage of Shayetet 13 in training and in operations. A team of combatants in breaking in and shooting training. Shayetet 13 is a unit of the Israeli Navy and one of the primary sayeret (reconnaissance) units of the Israel Defense Forces. Shayetet 13 specializes in sea-to-land incursions, counter-terrorism, sabotage, maritime intelligence gathering, maritime hostage rescue, and boarding. The unit is trained for sea, air and land actions. The unit has taken part in almost all of Israel's major wars, as well as other actions. (Ziv Koren/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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EXCLUSIVE: Israel special commando unit Shayetet 13
EXCLUSIVE:
2022-2023 - Israel: An exclusive full year reportage of Shayetet 13 in training and in operations. A team of combatants in breaking in and shooting training. Shayetet 13 is a unit of the Israeli Navy and one of the primary sayeret (reconnaissance) units of the Israel Defense Forces. Shayetet 13 specializes in sea-to-land incursions, counter-terrorism, sabotage, maritime intelligence gathering, maritime hostage rescue, and boarding. The unit is trained for sea, air and land actions. The unit has taken part in almost all of Israel's major wars, as well as other actions. (Ziv Koren/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Une start-up technologique a annoncé un projet visant à récolter l'énergie solaire dans l'espace et à la renvoyer là où elle est nécessaire sur Terre
Picture MUST credit: Aetherflux. A plan to harvest solar power in space and beam it back to where it is needed on Earth, has been announced by a tech startup. The US based company, called Aetherflux, plans to set up a swarm of satellites in low Earth orbit. Each one would be each equipped with a solar panel, a battery and an infrared laser to transmit the power down to the ground. The company wants to put up thousands of these satellites up to accumulate massive amounts of energy. The concept of space-based solar power is not new but ideas on how to harvest it have involved large spacecraft in geostationary orbit using radio waves to transmit back to Earth. Aetherflux is working toward its first mission now, with the aim of sending up a demonstration spacecraft in late 2025 or early 2026. It is already under construction and will aim to demonstrate solar energy transmission using the infrared laser is possible. Picture supplied by JLPPA
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NEWS - Renaissance der Kreuzfahrt: Taufe der AIDAcosma im Hamburger Hafen
Schiffstaufe AIDAcosma in Hamburg - Unter dem Motto „Die Welt wird bunter“ wurde am 9. April 2022 AIDAcosma im Rahmen einer farbenfrohen Musik- und Lichtinszenierung im Hamburger Hafen getauft. Bei einer spektakulären Drohnenshow, 250 Lichtdrohnen zeichneten spektakuläre Bilder in Hamburgs Nachthimmel. Vom Cruise Center Steinwerder, wo die Taufe stattfand, ging es vorbei an der Hamburger Elbphilharmonie, direkt auf die Jungfernfahrt nach Palma de Mallorca. Hamburg, 09.04.2022 *** Local Caption *** 38544474
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NEWS - Renaissance der Kreuzfahrt: Taufe der AIDAcosma im Hamburger Hafen
Schiffstaufe AIDAcosma in Hamburg - Unter dem Motto „Die Welt wird bunter“ wurde am 9. April 2022 AIDAcosma im Rahmen einer farbenfrohen Musik- und Lichtinszenierung im Hamburger Hafen getauft. Bei einer spektakulären Drohnenshow, 250 Lichtdrohnen zeichneten spektakuläre Bilder in Hamburgs Nachthimmel. Vom Cruise Center Steinwerder, wo die Taufe stattfand, ging es vorbei an der Hamburger Elbphilharmonie, direkt auf die Jungfernfahrt nach Palma de Mallorca. Hamburg, 09.04.2022 *** Local Caption *** 38544472
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NEWS - Renaissance der Kreuzfahrt: Taufe der AIDAcosma im Hamburger Hafen
Schiffstaufe AIDAcosma in Hamburg - Unter dem Motto „Die Welt wird bunter“ wurde am 9. April 2022 AIDAcosma im Rahmen einer farbenfrohen Musik- und Lichtinszenierung im Hamburger Hafen getauft. Bei einer spektakulären Drohnenshow, 250 Lichtdrohnen zeichneten spektakuläre Bilder in Hamburgs Nachthimmel. Vom Cruise Center Steinwerder, wo die Taufe stattfand, ging es vorbei an der Hamburger Elbphilharmonie, direkt auf die Jungfernfahrt nach Palma de Mallorca. Hamburg, 09.04.2022 *** Local Caption *** 38544471
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NEWS - Renaissance der Kreuzfahrt: Taufe der AIDAcosma im Hamburger Hafen
Schiffstaufe AIDAcosma in Hamburg - Unter dem Motto „Die Welt wird bunter“ wurde am 9. April 2022 AIDAcosma im Rahmen einer farbenfrohen Musik- und Lichtinszenierung im Hamburger Hafen getauft. Bei einer spektakulären Drohnenshow, 250 Lichtdrohnen zeichneten spektakuläre Bilder in Hamburgs Nachthimmel. Vom Cruise Center Steinwerder, wo die Taufe stattfand, ging es vorbei an der Hamburger Elbphilharmonie, direkt auf die Jungfernfahrt nach Palma de Mallorca. Hamburg, 09.04.2022 *** Local Caption *** 38544475
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NEWS - Renaissance der Kreuzfahrt: Taufe der AIDAcosma im Hamburger Hafen
Schiffstaufe AIDAcosma in Hamburg - Unter dem Motto „Die Welt wird bunter“ wurde am 9. April 2022 AIDAcosma im Rahmen einer farbenfrohen Musik- und Lichtinszenierung im Hamburger Hafen getauft. Bei einer spektakulären Drohnenshow, 250 Lichtdrohnen zeichneten spektakuläre Bilder in Hamburgs Nachthimmel. Vom Cruise Center Steinwerder, wo die Taufe stattfand, ging es vorbei an der Hamburger Elbphilharmonie, direkt auf die Jungfernfahrt nach Palma de Mallorca. Hamburg, 09.04.2022 *** Local Caption *** 38544482
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NEWS - Renaissance der Kreuzfahrt: Taufe der AIDAcosma im Hamburger Hafen
Schiffstaufe AIDAcosma in Hamburg - Unter dem Motto „Die Welt wird bunter“ wurde am 9. April 2022 AIDAcosma im Rahmen einer farbenfrohen Musik- und Lichtinszenierung im Hamburger Hafen getauft. Bei einer spektakulären Drohnenshow, 250 Lichtdrohnen zeichneten spektakuläre Bilder in Hamburgs Nachthimmel. Vom Cruise Center Steinwerder, wo die Taufe stattfand, ging es vorbei an der Hamburger Elbphilharmonie, direkt auf die Jungfernfahrt nach Palma de Mallorca. Hamburg, 09.04.2022 *** Local Caption *** 38544463
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NEWS - Renaissance der Kreuzfahrt: Taufe der AIDAcosma im Hamburger Hafen
Schiffstaufe AIDAcosma in Hamburg - Unter dem Motto „Die Welt wird bunter“ wurde am 9. April 2022 AIDAcosma im Rahmen einer farbenfrohen Musik- und Lichtinszenierung im Hamburger Hafen getauft. Bei einer spektakulären Drohnenshow, 250 Lichtdrohnen zeichneten spektakuläre Bilder in Hamburgs Nachthimmel. Vom Cruise Center Steinwerder, wo die Taufe stattfand, ging es vorbei an der Hamburger Elbphilharmonie, direkt auf die Jungfernfahrt nach Palma de Mallorca. Hamburg, 09.04.2022 *** Local Caption *** 38544470
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NEWS - Renaissance der Kreuzfahrt: Taufe der AIDAcosma im Hamburger Hafen
Schiffstaufe AIDAcosma in Hamburg - Unter dem Motto „Die Welt wird bunter“ wurde am 9. April 2022 AIDAcosma im Rahmen einer farbenfrohen Musik- und Lichtinszenierung im Hamburger Hafen getauft. Bei einer spektakulären Drohnenshow, 250 Lichtdrohnen zeichneten spektakuläre Bilder in Hamburgs Nachthimmel. Vom Cruise Center Steinwerder, wo die Taufe stattfand, ging es vorbei an der Hamburger Elbphilharmonie, direkt auf die Jungfernfahrt nach Palma de Mallorca. Hamburg, 09.04.2022 *** Local Caption *** 38544484
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NEWS - Renaissance der Kreuzfahrt: Taufe der AIDAcosma im Hamburger Hafen
Schiffstaufe AIDAcosma in Hamburg - Unter dem Motto „Die Welt wird bunter“ wurde am 9. April 2022 AIDAcosma im Rahmen einer farbenfrohen Musik- und Lichtinszenierung im Hamburger Hafen getauft. Bei einer spektakulären Drohnenshow, 250 Lichtdrohnen zeichneten spektakuläre Bilder in Hamburgs Nachthimmel. Vom Cruise Center Steinwerder, wo die Taufe stattfand, ging es vorbei an der Hamburger Elbphilharmonie, direkt auf die Jungfernfahrt nach Palma de Mallorca. Hamburg, 09.04.2022 *** Local Caption *** 38544483
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NEWS - Renaissance der Kreuzfahrt: Taufe der AIDAcosma im Hamburger Hafen
Schiffstaufe AIDAcosma in Hamburg - Unter dem Motto „Die Welt wird bunter“ wurde am 9. April 2022 AIDAcosma im Rahmen einer farbenfrohen Musik- und Lichtinszenierung im Hamburger Hafen getauft. Bei einer spektakulären Drohnenshow, 250 Lichtdrohnen zeichneten spektakuläre Bilder in Hamburgs Nachthimmel. Vom Cruise Center Steinwerder, wo die Taufe stattfand, ging es vorbei an der Hamburger Elbphilharmonie, direkt auf die Jungfernfahrt nach Palma de Mallorca. Hamburg, 09.04.2022 *** Local Caption *** 38544466
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NEWS - Renaissance der Kreuzfahrt: Taufe der AIDAcosma im Hamburger Hafen
Schiffstaufe AIDAcosma in Hamburg - Unter dem Motto „Die Welt wird bunter“ wurde am 9. April 2022 AIDAcosma im Rahmen einer farbenfrohen Musik- und Lichtinszenierung im Hamburger Hafen getauft. Bei einer spektakulären Drohnenshow, 250 Lichtdrohnen zeichneten spektakuläre Bilder in Hamburgs Nachthimmel. Vom Cruise Center Steinwerder, wo die Taufe stattfand, ging es vorbei an der Hamburger Elbphilharmonie, direkt auf die Jungfernfahrt nach Palma de Mallorca. Hamburg, 09.04.2022 *** Local Caption *** 38544476
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NEWS - Renaissance der Kreuzfahrt: Taufe der AIDAcosma im Hamburger Hafen
Schiffstaufe AIDAcosma in Hamburg - Unter dem Motto „Die Welt wird bunter“ wurde am 9. April 2022 AIDAcosma im Rahmen einer farbenfrohen Musik- und Lichtinszenierung im Hamburger Hafen getauft. Bei einer spektakulären Drohnenshow, 250 Lichtdrohnen zeichneten spektakuläre Bilder in Hamburgs Nachthimmel. Vom Cruise Center Steinwerder, wo die Taufe stattfand, ging es vorbei an der Hamburger Elbphilharmonie, direkt auf die Jungfernfahrt nach Palma de Mallorca. Hamburg, 09.04.2022 *** Local Caption *** 38544468
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FEATURE - Laserbewaffnetes autonomes Landwirtschaftsfahrzeug zupft bis zu 100'000 Unkräuter pro Stunde
Ferrari Press Agency
Weeder 1
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27/04/2021
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Pictures must credit: Carbon Robotics
An autonomous farm vehicle that can take out thousands of weeds in an hour using a laser.And it is set to make the industry less reliant on chemicals.It can seek out invasive, undesirable plants leaving the crops healthy and , it is claimed, leave farmers with more money and time on their hands.US company Carbon Robotics based in Seattle has developed a 4,300-kg four-wheeled robot that uses GPS and computer vision to criss-cross fields.It uses an onboard supercomputer and high-resolution cameras to identify unwanted plants, and then eight 150-W lasers to kill them off with thermal energy by targeting a plant tissue called the meristem.They are only found is certain parts of the plant such as the tip of roots and shoots and are capable of cell division.Once the meristem is destroyed the plant cannot survive and dies.The machine is able to destroy up to100,000 weeds an hour.
OPS:The Carbon Robotics autonomous weeder in action
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FEATURE - Laserbewaffnetes autonomes Landwirtschaftsfahrzeug zupft bis zu 100'000 Unkräuter pro Stunde
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Weeder 1
Ref 12871
27/04/2021
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Pictures must credit: Carbon Robotics
An autonomous farm vehicle that can take out thousands of weeds in an hour using a laser.And it is set to make the industry less reliant on chemicals.It can seek out invasive, undesirable plants leaving the crops healthy and , it is claimed, leave farmers with more money and time on their hands.US company Carbon Robotics based in Seattle has developed a 4,300-kg four-wheeled robot that uses GPS and computer vision to criss-cross fields.It uses an onboard supercomputer and high-resolution cameras to identify unwanted plants, and then eight 150-W lasers to kill them off with thermal energy by targeting a plant tissue called the meristem.They are only found is certain parts of the plant such as the tip of roots and shoots and are capable of cell division.Once the meristem is destroyed the plant cannot survive and dies.The machine is able to destroy up to100,000 weeds an hour.
OPS:The Carbon Robotics autonomous weeder in action. Scanning for weeds. It uses AI to pinpoint them for a laser blast (Left, top image)
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FEATURE - Laserbewaffnetes autonomes Landwirtschaftsfahrzeug zupft bis zu 100'000 Unkräuter pro Stunde
Ferrari Press Agency
Weeder 1
Ref 12871
27/04/2021
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Pictures must credit: Carbon Robotics
An autonomous farm vehicle that can take out thousands of weeds in an hour using a laser.And it is set to make the industry less reliant on chemicals.It can seek out invasive, undesirable plants leaving the crops healthy and , it is claimed, leave farmers with more money and time on their hands.US company Carbon Robotics based in Seattle has developed a 4,300-kg four-wheeled robot that uses GPS and computer vision to criss-cross fields.It uses an onboard supercomputer and high-resolution cameras to identify unwanted plants, and then eight 150-W lasers to kill them off with thermal energy by targeting a plant tissue called the meristem.They are only found is certain parts of the plant such as the tip of roots and shoots and are capable of cell division.Once the meristem is destroyed the plant cannot survive and dies.The machine is able to destroy up to100,000 weeds an hour.
OPS:The Carbon Robotics autonomous weeder in action. Turning around at the end of a run
Picture supplied by Ferrari (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)
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FEATURE - Laserbewaffnetes autonomes Landwirtschaftsfahrzeug zupft bis zu 100'000 Unkräuter pro Stunde
Ferrari Press Agency
Weeder 1
Ref 12871
27/04/2021
See Ferrari text
Pictures must credit: Carbon Robotics
An autonomous farm vehicle that can take out thousands of weeds in an hour using a laser.And it is set to make the industry less reliant on chemicals.It can seek out invasive, undesirable plants leaving the crops healthy and , it is claimed, leave farmers with more money and time on their hands.US company Carbon Robotics based in Seattle has developed a 4,300-kg four-wheeled robot that uses GPS and computer vision to criss-cross fields.It uses an onboard supercomputer and high-resolution cameras to identify unwanted plants, and then eight 150-W lasers to kill them off with thermal energy by targeting a plant tissue called the meristem.They are only found is certain parts of the plant such as the tip of roots and shoots and are capable of cell division.Once the meristem is destroyed the plant cannot survive and dies.The machine is able to destroy up to100,000 weeds an hour.
OPS:The Carbon Robotics autonomous weeder in action
Picture supplied by Ferrari (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)
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FEATURE - Laserbewaffnetes autonomes Landwirtschaftsfahrzeug zupft bis zu 100'000 Unkräuter pro Stunde
Ferrari Press Agency
Weeder 1
Ref 12871
27/04/2021
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Pictures must credit: Carbon Robotics
An autonomous farm vehicle that can take out thousands of weeds in an hour using a laser.And it is set to make the industry less reliant on chemicals.It can seek out invasive, undesirable plants leaving the crops healthy and , it is claimed, leave farmers with more money and time on their hands.US company Carbon Robotics based in Seattle has developed a 4,300-kg four-wheeled robot that uses GPS and computer vision to criss-cross fields.It uses an onboard supercomputer and high-resolution cameras to identify unwanted plants, and then eight 150-W lasers to kill them off with thermal energy by targeting a plant tissue called the meristem.They are only found is certain parts of the plant such as the tip of roots and shoots and are capable of cell division.Once the meristem is destroyed the plant cannot survive and dies.The machine is able to destroy up to100,000 weeds an hour.
OPS:The Carbon Robotics autonomous weeder in action
Picture supplied by Ferrari (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)
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FEATURE - Laserbewaffnetes autonomes Landwirtschaftsfahrzeug zupft bis zu 100'000 Unkräuter pro Stunde
Ferrari Press Agency
Weeder 1
Ref 12871
27/04/2021
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Pictures must credit: Carbon Robotics
An autonomous farm vehicle that can take out thousands of weeds in an hour using a laser.And it is set to make the industry less reliant on chemicals.It can seek out invasive, undesirable plants leaving the crops healthy and , it is claimed, leave farmers with more money and time on their hands.US company Carbon Robotics based in Seattle has developed a 4,300-kg four-wheeled robot that uses GPS and computer vision to criss-cross fields.It uses an onboard supercomputer and high-resolution cameras to identify unwanted plants, and then eight 150-W lasers to kill them off with thermal energy by targeting a plant tissue called the meristem.They are only found is certain parts of the plant such as the tip of roots and shoots and are capable of cell division.Once the meristem is destroyed the plant cannot survive and dies.The machine is able to destroy up to100,000 weeds an hour.
OPS:The Carbon Robotics autonomous weeder in action. Making a turn as it reaches the end of the field
Picture supplied by Ferrari (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)
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FEATURE - Laserbewaffnetes autonomes Landwirtschaftsfahrzeug zupft bis zu 100'000 Unkräuter pro Stunde
Ferrari Press Agency
Weeder 1
Ref 12871
27/04/2021
See Ferrari text
Pictures must credit: Carbon Robotics
An autonomous farm vehicle that can take out thousands of weeds in an hour using a laser.And it is set to make the industry less reliant on chemicals.It can seek out invasive, undesirable plants leaving the crops healthy and , it is claimed, leave farmers with more money and time on their hands.US company Carbon Robotics based in Seattle has developed a 4,300-kg four-wheeled robot that uses GPS and computer vision to criss-cross fields.It uses an onboard supercomputer and high-resolution cameras to identify unwanted plants, and then eight 150-W lasers to kill them off with thermal energy by targeting a plant tissue called the meristem.They are only found is certain parts of the plant such as the tip of roots and shoots and are capable of cell division.Once the meristem is destroyed the plant cannot survive and dies.The machine is able to destroy up to100,000 weeds an hour.
OPS:The Carbon Robotics autonomous weeder in action
Picture supplied by Ferrari (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)
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